Friday, March 3, 2017

Hotel Claridge - Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis' Finest Hotel
400 rooms with bath, air conditioned Rooms, Coffee Shop, Cocktail Lounge, Tap Room and all Public Space air conditioned.
Dancing nightly in the Balinese Room or on the Magnolia Roof Gardens to nationally famous orchestras.

Mailed from Memphis, Tennessee to Miss Mary Lee Anderson on St. Peter, Minnesota on February 14, 1951:

Feb. 13th 11 P.M.
This is where we are staying tonight. Was terrible at playing canasta. It is a lousy game. We have had foggy weather - nasty driving. Do not know which way we will go tomorrow. Lots of cute Negro kids.
From your Valentine Dad

Memphis' tallest and most modern hotel. Beautifully located in the business district, convenient to shops, theatres, etc. Four hundred modern rooms and four smart restaurants. 100% air conditioned - Complimentary TV in Every Room - Free Parking.